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Chelsea 1 Aston Villa 3: Full time report

Chelsea suffered the worst possible end to 2011 as Aston Villa came from behind to snatch victory at Stamford Bridge. Read

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish on possible Chelsea backlash

Alex McLeish has warned his Aston Villa players to beware of a Chelsea backlash this weekend as Andre Villa-Boas' side come to terms with slipping out of the title race.Read

Alex McLeish tells Aston Villa: Don't fear Chelsea

Alex McLeish has instructed his Aston Villa players to adopt a “no fear” approach to their Chelsea challenge at Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Eve.Read

Alan Hutton

Aston Villa: Injury update as Hutton promises there is more to come

ALAN Hutton has appealed for patience from the claret and blue faithful as he strives to kickstart his Villa career, insisting: “I’m only human”. Read

Villa's draw at Stoke can inspire them at Chelsea, says Ciaran Clark

Ciaran Clark is convinced Aston Villa can use their stubbornness at Stoke to give themselves a chance of a Chelsea upset on New Year’s Eve.Read

Stoke City 0 Aston Villa 0: Full time match report

Marc Wilson came agonisingly close to grabbing a scarcely deserved winner for Stoke as they played out a goalless draw with midlands rivals Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium. Read

League of Shame: Football arrest figures for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves

A total of 262 people were arrested at football matches involving Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom or Wolves last year, figures released by the Home office revealed today. Read

A fitting tribute to William McGregor, the man who founded the Football League

Brian Halford sees the grave of the founder of the Football League restored and rededicated at a Handsworth church - and wonders what William McGregor would make of the Premier League.Read

Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 2 - full time report

Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton scored the 20,000th goal in the Premier League but a late header from Arsenal substitute Yossi Benayoun earned victory for the Gunnes at Villa Park. Read

Aston Villa: Chris Herd signs new four-year deal

Midfielder Chris Herd has signed a new four-year deal with Aston Villa. Read

Villa View: Can the Aston Villa players show the Holte End faithful that they care enough?

Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick takes a look ahead to tonight's clash with Arsenal as Villa View asks if Alex McLeish's players are showing enough passion. Read

100th anniversary of Football League founder and former Villa chairman's death

Leading officials from football’s founding clubs marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest figures in the game at a special ceremony at a Birmingham church.Read

Aston Villa's Barry Bannan becomes the new face of police Christmas anti-drink-driving campaign

Aston Villa's Barry Bannan is the new face of the West Midlands Police Christmas drink driving campaign. Read

Stiliyan Petrov

Aston Villa must strengthen squad in January transfer window, admits Stiliyan Petrov

Stiliyan Petrov believes Aston Villa can’t afford not to strengthen during the January transfer window and expects chairman Randy Lerner to make new funds available to the manager. Read

McLeish admits gulf in quality as Aston Villa lose to Liverpool

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish blamed poor defending and the absence of his biggest stars as Liverpool won comfortably at Villa Park on Sunday.Read

Aston Villa 0, Liverpool 2: Full Time Report

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish celebrated his first league win as a manager at Villa Park as first-half goals from Craig Bellamy and Martin Skrtel ensured a comfortable victory over Alex McLeish's side.Read

Aston Villa: Stephen Warnock "loving it" at Villa Park

Aston Villa's Premier League ever-present Stephen Warnock is revelling in the red-hot intensity of match days as he prepares to face former club Liverpool this weekend.Read

Aston Villa: Wing wonders searching for form in bid to replace Stewart Downing

Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton is looking forward to being reunited with former Villa favourite Stewart Downing when Liverpool visit Villa Park on Sunday. Read

Villa View: Liverpool's Stewart Downing set for hot reception from Aston Villa fans

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick tells View View that Stewart Downing should expect a fiery reception from claret and blue fans as he returns to Villa Park for the first time since leaving for Liverpool. Read

Stiliyan Petrov

Aston Villa: Stiliyan Petrov reveals how McLeish deals with the pressure

STILIYAN Petrov has revealed that Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish stays “calm and confident” under pressure.Read